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So far the calendar of activities has included a cultural exchange between Frankfurt’s Lichter Festival and Birmingham’s Flatpack Film Festival, a collaboration between Bournville Young Singers and Frankfurt Cathedral Choir, and Birmingham's and Frankfurt's literature festivals each inviting guest authors from the other city.

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So what can you find there?

There are dozens of stalls selling food, drink and gifts.

Alongside the German market is the Christmas Craft Market selling local wares, along with ethnic handicrafts from across the globe.

You can get weissbier (wheat beer), gluhwein (mulled wine, with various berry flavours), standard lager, hot chocolate (you can even get a luxurious version with Bailey's, marshmallows and cream) and other beverages.

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Food options include various types of sausages such bratwurst, along with schnitzels (meat covered in breadcrumbs, usually pork), pretzels, burgers, fried onion and other battered vegetables, pizza, crepes, waffles, marzipan and a number of other sweet treats.

This is also the only German market in the UK with a Victorian carousel, run by Birmingham company Bob Wilson Funfairs which also operates the ice rink and big wheel. It costs £2.50 for a go on the carousel.